Information Officer

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Business and Executive Services
Business Services

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 07 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Tuesday 7 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Undertake specialist functions to ensure the accurate recording, processing, management, retrieval, vetting and disclosure of operational policing information, intelligence holdings and court outcome data in compliance with operational support needs, state and national legislative and policy provisions, and agreements established for the exchange of information.

Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Permanent, full time

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Duties

- Undertake various and diverse administrative tasks around the processing, management, sourcing and retrieval for access and release of operational records, intelligence holdings and other information reports.
- Receipt, validation and processing of applications, payments, operational reports and police information reports.
- Research and analysis of records and information across multiple local and national operational and corporate business systems in support of the business area.
- Responsible for identity matching, maintenance and ensuring high-level quality assurance of operational information and criminal records in support of crucial frontline services, investigations and legislative obligations.
- Assessment and application of rules around the release of information in response to multiple forms of legislation, policy and information sharing agreements.
- Requires a broad and detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, police business processes and administrative processes, technical knowledge and understanding of other agencies (DoJ).
- Maintain client relationships and provide authoritative and timely specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders, as well as members of the public with regard to the to the business activities of the area.

Pre-Employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

- Arson and fire setting;
- Sexual offences;
- Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
- Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;

Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent level.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contactMarc SianskiInformation and Records Manager on(03) 6173 2218

Applications close on: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 11:55pm

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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